Get a non-driver ID card

Who can get a non-driver ID (NDID) card?

A person any age can get a non-driver ID card. You must apply at a DMV office. 1 We will give you a temporary non-photo document at the DMV office. Allow 2 weeks to receive your photo ID card in the mail.

Know what to bring to the DMV office

Complete this guide to make sure you have the proofs of identification you need before coming.

Benefit Verification letter (you must call the Social Security Administration in advance to obtain this letter: 1-800-772-1213)

Applicants under age 21

If you are under age 21, a parent or guardian can verify your identity by completing a Statement of Identity by Parent/Guardian (pdf) (MV-45). Your parent or guardian must sign it at the DMV, and they must present 6 points of proof of their identity. You must still provide proof of your date of birth and your Social Security Card or proof that you are not eligible for a card.

Parents of children under age 16

The parent of a child under age 16 can apply for a non-driver ID card for their child. The parent must complete a Statement of Identity by Parent/Guardian (pdf) (MV-45) and provide proof of their child's date of birth and his or her Social Security Card (or proof they are not eligible for a card).